Sharika
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "partner" or "companion".
Name Census estimates that about 1,231 living Americans carry the first name Sharika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharika today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharika births was 1987 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,436 Americans
Peak year
1987
84 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2019 SSA rank
#17,611
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Sharika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharika from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 652 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sharika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Florida, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Sharika, while Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharika
Sharika is a given name with origins traced back to the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shri," which means prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness. The name has been in use for centuries in various regions of South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sharika can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with goddesses and deities symbolizing wealth, fortune, and beauty. The name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the ruling classes and aristocracy.
In the 7th century CE, Sharika Devi was a prominent figure in the court of the Chalukya dynasty in southern India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature, contributing to the cultural renaissance of that era. Another notable historical figure was Sharika Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her intelligence and played a significant role in the Mughal court's administrative affairs.
During the 19th century, Sharika Vijayaraghavacharya (1860-1925) was a renowned scholar and spiritual leader from Tamil Nadu, India. He made significant contributions to the revival and propagation of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. In the 20th century, Sharika Mukherjee (1904-1983) was an Indian actress and dancer who gained fame for her performances in Bengali theatre and films.
More recently, Sharika Soaniu (born 1982) is a Fijian sprinter and hurdler who has represented her country in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. She holds several national records in various track and field events.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Sharika. The name has maintained its significance and popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia, where it continues to be a popular choice for newborns.
People
Sharika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 278,436 US residents.
Is Sharika a common name?
We classify Sharika as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,300 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharika most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharika was 1987, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharika is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.